Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online education technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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